Leading The Way

They Come from All Walks of Life, the Seasoned Members of Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors

A mix of Air Force leaders, CAP members, and outside professionals helps align the organization’s volunteer service with the future needs of the communities it serves.

Civil Air Patrol Cadet in New York Appointed to West Point

An appointment to West Point requires strong academic, athletic, and leadership qualities, learned during advancement in Civil Air Patrol's cadet program.

Cadet Earns Civil Air Patrol’s Top Honor

Jackson Rowe receives the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, the highest achievement in Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program, earned by fewer than 1% nationwide.

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force recognizes Civil Air Patrol Father and Daughter at Pentagon Ceremony

Pentagon ceremony honors a father–daughter Civil Air Patrol team as they earn top cadet and aerospace education awards, highlighting service and aviation excellence.

New Leader Named for Missouri’s Civil Air Patrol

Decades of service position Michael Toedebusch to guide volunteer growth statewide

FAA Standards Guide Senator’s Work as CAP Check Pilot of the Year

Award honors aviation instructor who supports FAA safety culture through Civil Air Patrol volunteer service

Civil Air Patrol Leader Rob Yusko Named National Volunteer Emergency Manager of the Year

Award from International Association of Emergency Managers honors excellence in disaster response, training, and emergency operations

Tennessee State Senator Mark Pody Selected to Lead Civil Air Patrol Legislative Outreach

New Leader Selected to Guide Civil Air Patrol Operations Across New York

Veteran volunteer and finance executive Michael Woolfolk named to lead statewide nonprofit supporting emergency services, youth programs, and aerospace education.

Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Commissions into the U.S. Navy

Civil Air Patrol service often begins locally, but its impact can extend far beyond a single squadron or community.

Kearns Selected to Command North Carolina Wing

Lt. Col. Brendan Kearns, deputy wing commander-operations for Civil Air Patrol’s North Carolina Wing, has been selected and accepted the appointment to wing commander.

Operations Team Adds Emergency Services, sUAS Managers

In a restructuring of Civil Air Patrol’s National Headquarters Operations team, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Lahan has been named as the organization’s first national emergency services officer.

Florida & Wisconsin Squadrons Produce Dual Cadet Appointments to Air Force Academy

Civil Air Patrol cadets from Florida Wing and Wisconsin Wing earn Air Force Academy appointments, continuing CAP’s legacy of producing future Air Force officers.

Civil Air Patrol Appoints Interim Chief Operating Officer

Civil Air Patrol has named Kristina E. Jones as its new interim Chief Operating Officer.

Goertzen Selected to Command Nevada Wing

Lt. Col. Pete Goertzen will continue his Civil Air Patrol service as Nevada Wing commander

New Director of Aviation Logistics Management Named

Two from CAP Gain Reintroduced Air Force Warrant Officer Ranks

Texas Members Qualify as sUAS Technicians

Academy Boosts New Jersey Cadets’ Cyber Skills

Alabama Wing Check Pilots Complete Course

New York Wing Conducts Ground Search and Rescue Academy

Idaho Wing Team Takes Rocky Mountain Region Cadet Competition